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- AAT Kings
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 20 - 50
- Age range 5 to 99
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Enjoy a traditional Maori Hangi dinner and performance
- Cruise through the majestic Waitomo Glow Worm Caves
- Journey past crystal clear lakes and towering mountains
- Immerse yourself in the cultural traditions of Rotorua
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Welcome to Auckland
- Day 2 Auckland - Bay of Islands
- Day 3 Bay of Islands Free Time
- Day 4 Bay of Islands - Auckland
- Day 5 Auckland - Rotorua
- Day 6 Rotorua Free Time
- Day 7 Rotorua - Wellington
- Day 8 Farewell from Wellington
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre
HotelDays 1, 4Copthorne Hotel and Resort
HotelDays 2, 3Ibis Rotorua Hotel
HotelDays 5, 6Travelodge Wellington
Hotelday 7
Adventure Type
- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Group of 50 travelers max.
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
- Personalized AdventuresCustomize an existing itinerary or create your own.What to expect
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
Operated by
AAT Kings
Number of tours
279
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
92%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- BNBeverly· March 12th, 2023All excellent - loved Dexter and John - until the last day. Too much driving that day, lunch hour was rushed, and then the Wellington Travelodge wasn’t a good choice. Lots of mistakes checking in - someone was already in the room they gave us! And the elevators could not service the number of people staying there - made us worried about getting out in an emergency. One of our friends also got locked behind a fire door after using the bathroom on the 6th floor! We had to go search for her and could barely hear her calling behind the fire door. Bay of Islands and Rotorua were terrific - the latter dinner and culture show in particular were compelling. And we enjoyed the variety of people on the tour.Show moreTrip date: March 2023
- TWTANIA· January 15th, 2023Great tour guides. Met great people as wellShow moreTrip date: January 2023
- WPWilliam· March 19th, 2019Good balance to tour and guides/ drivers were excellent.Show more
AAT Kings commented on this reviewHi William, thanks so much for sharing your feedback. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience with AAT Kings. We hope to see you again soon on another AAT Kings tour! Many thanks, AAT KingsTrip date: March 2019
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- S
Sally
Asked on December 23rd, 2022Would you please send me confirmation email and some more details about the package. Our age is 46 and 67.
AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2022Tour starts from Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre in Auckland at 6:00pm. Visitors to New Zealand will require an Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA). They must be obtained online or via official app before departure from country of origin.
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Diane
Asked on December 4th, 2022Is it possible to go on a wait list for the July 2023 please?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2022
Unfortunately we do not have a waitlist for our tour. The only thing I would be able to suggest is to keep an eye on our website to see if your preferred departure has any cancellations and opened back up again.
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Laura
Asked on November 2nd, 2022I've never been to New Zealand and in fact have never left the contiguous USA except for a trip to Hawaii. A friend has offered to take me and pay for expenses. We're looking for the @ $3500 price range. He is thinking of being in NZ at the end of January. He had to return to work in NYC on 2/16. What would you recommend we see?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written November 2022
If this is your first time to New Zealand, we recommend doing both North and South Island if you have time. The New Zealand Panorama is a great option that is 7 days and does a little taste of each island. This tour starts at $2860 USD land only.
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Molly
Asked on July 11th, 2022Is a boat ride through the glow worm cave an option on this tour?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written July 2022
Yes, the itinerary shows we take a tour of the Glow Worm Caves on day 5 of this itinerary.
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Molly
Traveler•Written July 2022Thanks... is that an actual boat ride through the caves?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written July 2022
The itinerary states the following: Day 5 After leaving Auckland you will follow the meandering trail of the Waikato River to Waitomo Caves. Tour the amazing limestone caverns and sail through the still waters of the sparkling Glow Worm Grotto.
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Patrick
Asked on December 4th, 2018Do I need to advise you if I have any mobility issues or a serious medical condition?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
Its essential you advise our team of Travel Experts at the time of booking if you have any mobility issues or serious medical conditions, so that we can ensure, as much as possible, your needs are met on your tour. Unfortunately due to space considerations on this tour it is not possible to accommodate motorised scooters and non-collapsible wheelchairs.
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Daniel
Asked on December 4th, 2018Do you cater for special dietary requirements?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
If you have a special dietary requirement such as gluten-free, vegetarian etc please advise our team of Travel Experts at the time of booking to ensure the tour operator can do their best to accommodate your request.
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Stephanie
Asked on December 4th, 2018When will I receive my travel documents?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
Your travel documents will be posted to you in a travel wallet which will contain your documents and luggage tags to you approximately four weeks before your departure date.
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Anita
Asked on December 4th, 2018Can airport transfers be arranged?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
Arrival and departure transfers can be arranged for you once you have a confirmed booking. Please contact our team of Travel Experts if you would like a transfer added to your tour booking or for more information.
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Darren
Asked on December 4th, 2018I am travelling alone, is there a single supplement?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
If you are a single traveller you can either choose to share a room with another guest of the same gender at no extra cost or if you prefer the privacy of your own room you can pay a single supplement to upgrade to a single room. If you would like to book a single room please make sure to choose this option on the booking page or simply contact our team of Travel Experts.
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Jess
Asked on December 4th, 2018Am I able to bring my children on this tour?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
Children are welcome on all AAT Kings tours however they are required to be a minimum age of 5 years or older. It is recommended that if you are travelling with children to consider whether the itinerary is suitable and in particular the activities involved.
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